# Spacecraft Build Engineer at Apex Space

- Company: Apex Space
- What the company does: Mass-manufacturing productized satellite platforms to accelerate deployment of critical, next-generation constellations. Backed by a16z and CRV.
- Company website: https://www.apexspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $110K to $165K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-23
- Apply by: 2026-11-07
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apex-technology-inc/933274bb-a58c-4a37-8fff-12e62e2da4a2
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/apex-space-spacecraft-build-engineer/

## About the role

Apex is looking for a Spacecraft Build Engineer to develop and scale the manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems that enable high-rate spacecraft builds. This role sits at the intersection of design and production, with ownership over how hardware is built, integrated, and transitioned into production. You’ll work across propulsion, avionics, and structural systems to drive manufacturability, yield, and rate.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, materials, or related engineering field
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or process engineering for complex hardware systems
- Experience with manufacturing process development and high-rate production environments
- Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques (welding, machining, forming, fastening, bonding, etc.)
- Experience with tooling and fixture design using CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
- Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM/DFMA)

Tags: Engineering